This is the time of year when termites rear their ugly head.
As such, there are things you need to do to protect your properties.
LSU entomology professor Aaron Ashbrook says the very best thing you can do to protect your property is to call a professional.
“It’s really important that individuals don’t try to do termite management or termite prevention themselves,” says Ashbrook. “Pest management companies have access to different tools and products that homeowners and your regular consumer would not be able to access.”
Ashbrook says in Louisiana, there are two types of homes – homes that have termites and homes that will eventually have termites.
“We are in an area that generally has really high termite pressure,” Ashbrook says. “This is because of the high humidity, the high moisture and the high temperatures that we have within the state.”
Ashbrook says even though you should leave termite treatment to the professionals, there are things you can do to protect your home from termites.
“Be aware of moisture conditions in your structure,” says Ashbrook, “because both food and water — that’s what provides termites the resources they need in order to survive and thrive.”
Ashbrook says underground bait stations also go a long way towards protecting your home from termites.
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